Graduation cancelled and hundreds arrested as student anti-Israel protests sweep US

26/04/2024 03:01 Skynews

Student protests against Israel's war in Gaza continue to spread across the US, following last week's arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University.

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Russian priest demoted after holding Navalny memorial service

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US approves $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel

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23/04/2024 21:39 Skynews

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